Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 38:14
14I am like a man who does not hear and has no arguments in his mouth.
Psalms 38:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
- New International Version (NIV)I have become like one who does not hear, whose mouth can offer no reply.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I have become like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no rebukes.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Thus I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth is no response.
Context of Psalms 38:14
12Those who intend to kill me set traps, and those who want to harm me threaten to destroy me; they plot treachery all day long. 13I am like a deaf person; I do not hear. I am like a speechless person who does not open his mouth. I am like a man who does not hear and has no arguments in his mouth. 15For I put my hope in you, Lord; you will answer me, my Lord, my God. 16For I said, “Don’t let them rejoice over me — those who are arrogant toward me when I stumble.”
Read all of Psalms 38Psalms 38:14 word by word
וָאֱהִ֗י כְּ֭אִישׁ אֲשֶׁ֣ר לֹא־שֹׁמֵ֑עַ וְאֵ֥ין בְּ֝פִ֗יו תּוֹכָחֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 38:14
- Amos 5:13Therefore, those who have insight will keep silent at such a time, for the days are evil.
- Micah 7:5Do not rely on a friend; don’t trust in a close companion. Seal your mouth from the woman who lies in your arms.
- Mark 15:3And the chief priests accused him of many things.
- John 8:6They asked this to trap him, in order that they might have evidence to accuse him. Jesus stooped down and started writing on the ground with his finger.
Commentaries on Psalms 38:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14No reproofs - תוכחות tochachoth, arguments or vindications; a forensic term. I was as a man accused in open court, and I could make no defense.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Thus I was as a man that heareth not - The sentiment in the former verse is repeated here to show the greatness of his patience and forbearance, or to fix the attention on the fact that one who was so calumniated and wronged could bear it patiently. And in whose mouth are no reproofs - As a man who never reproved another; who, whatever might be the wrong which he endured, never replied to it; as he would be who was incapable of reproof, or who had no…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-22Verses 12-22 Wicked men hate goodness, even when they benefit by it. David, in the complaints he makes of his enemies, seems to refer to Christ. But our enemies do us real mischief only when they drive us from God and our duty. The true believer's trouble will be made useful; he will learn to wait for his God, and will not seek relief from the world or himself. The less we notice the unkindness and injuries that are done us, the more we consult the quiet…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-17These verses introduce the psalmist's confession (Psalm 38:18) and describe his miserable state.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 13-1413-14. He patiently submits, uttering no reproaches or replies (Joh 19:9) to their insulting speeches;Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 38
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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